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An image depicting a jungle explorer, dressed in a practical outdoor outfit including a wide-brimmed hat, using a machete to clear dense foliage in a thick jungle. The explorer is focused and determined, with a look of adventure in their eyes. The jungle around him is lush and vibrant, filled with various shades of green, and the light filters through the canopy above, creating a dappled effect on the ground. This scene captures the essence of exploration and the challenge of navigating through untamed nature.

The Person Who Clears The Path Controls Its Direction – 7 Takeaways No. 170

Following the instructions. Doing the work. The value of curation. Your memory might not be what you think. Politics is disgusting. Can you believe that photo? Optimism as a longevity hack. Reading great content.

A middle-aged man is sitting in a large, comfortable leather chair in a cozy, well-lit library. He's engrossed in reading a hardcover book, with shelves of books surrounding him. The room is filled with warm light, casting soft shadows. A small table next to him holds a steaming cup of coffee. The library has a classic design, with a rich wooden interior, a plush carpet underfoot, and a large window draped with heavy curtains, through which soft daylight filters. The atmosphere is quiet and serene, ideal for reading and relaxation.

Reading Is Not Natural – 7 Takeaways No. 169

The death of books? (I hope not!) We live in incredible times. Pep talks. Complaining (maybe do it less?). Bystander intervention. Learning is taking control. The not-so-wise crowd.

A simple, photorealistic image showcasing 'the whole world as a school'. The scene includes a single, large, open book with pages that transition into different landscapes across the globe. On one page, iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Statue of Liberty are illustrated, symbolizing different regions of the world. Surrounding the book are small, diverse groups of children in casual clothes, representing students from various ethnic backgrounds. They are looking at the book with curiosity and excitement, depicting a global learning experience in a straightforward and clear manner.

Experience the Whole World as a School – 7 Takeaways No. 157

Kindness, Reading, Classics, Courage, Listen, Understanding, Respond, Opinions

Tomorrow Smiles – 7 Takeaways No. 146

Reading, Disney, Boredom, Sensationalism, Voice Recognition, People, Tomorrow

Daily News is Bogus — 7 Takeaways No. 82

News, Reading, Kindness, Money, Mpemba, Climate Change, Self Esteem, Aging

Music Has a Way of Speaking to Us — 7 Takeaways No. 73

Anger, Aged, Humble, Reading, History, Tribalism, Song

Read Without Guilt — 7 Takeaways No. 68

Reading, Patience, Community, Fear, Substack, Age, Kindness

What is NOT Getting Your Attention? — 7 Takeaways No. 63

Attention, Thinking, Ideas, Reading, Misinformation, Habits, Facebook